Document cortlandcountyny_gov_doc_faa7a1a4bc

PROGRESSIVE SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR* for NYS Children's Camps Fact Sheet – March 2016 (Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list) A progressive swimming instructor is required to assess the swimming ability of each camper prior to allowing the child to participate in aquatic activities. The following courses meet the certification requirements as specified in Section 7-2.5(f) of Subpart 7-2 of the New York State Sanitary Code: Accepted Courses Provider Certification Title American Red Cross (ARC)  Water Safety Instructor Boy Scouts of America  Aquatics Instructor, BSA Canadian Red Cross  Water Safety Instructor Orchard Park Recreation  Western New York Swimming Instructor  Western New York Swimming Instructor Trainer PADI  PADI Swimming Instructor – certifications must indicate specialty program training in both Stroke and Swim School Starfish Aquatics Institute  Starfish Swimming Instructor – certifications must indicate specialty program training in both Stroke and Swim School YMCA  YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor *A progressive swimming instructor may not perform lifeguard duties unless currently certified as a qualified lifeguard (see "Aquatic Certifications" fact sheet) and the individual is not concurrently performing instructional duties.